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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,804.62, 30,033.06 and 16,759.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,804.62, 30,033.06 and 16,759.19 is: 23,083.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,804.62 : 30,033.06 = 16,759.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,804.62/30,033.06 = 16,759.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,804.62x = 30,033.06 × 16,759.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,804.62x = 503,329,758.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,329,758.82/21,804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,083.63

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